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 I must admit that when I heard that Brett Favre had been granted his release from the New York Jets earlier this week that my immediate reaction was, OMG, he's going to play for the Minnesota Vikings. As a free agent, Favre can play for any team he wants. That's what he wanted last year when the Packers shunned his attempts to come back and play in Green Bay. Ted Thompson and Mike McCarthy had already committed to Aaron Rodgers, and spent nearly the entire off-season getting Rodgers ready to take over. I respect the Packers brass for taking a stand, and whether Packers fans care to agree with me or not, I believe the right decision was made. I believe Rodgers will get the Packers back to the playoffs. Maybe not in 2009, but in the near future. Back to Favre. The door is wide open for him to un-retire (again) and play for the Vikings. Yes, Minnesota won the division in 2008 with a combination of Tarvaris Jackson-Gus Frerotte. They arguably have the best running back in the NFL in Adrian Peterson, a solid offensive line, and a formidable defense led by Jared Allen, the Williams duo, and Antoine Winfield. They added Florida wide receiver Percy Harvin in the draft. The ingredients are there for a Vikings run to the Super Bowl. Brad Childress and Darrell Bevell have a good relationship with Brett, and a "healthy" Favre could be the final piece to the Vikings puzzle. Here's my take. If Favre's arm, shoulder (whatever ails him) has healed, #4 will be calling Winter Park, MN and exploring the possibility of playing for the Purple Pride. The Vikings have NEVER won a Super Bowl, and why not try to get there with Brett Favre. Do Vikings fans truly believe that either Jackson or Sage Rosenfels will get them there? Why not take the chance with Favre? From a sports reporter's point of view covering the Green Bay Packers and working in Eau Claire, this storyline and possibility of Brett Favre competing in the NFC North is incredibly juicy!!!!! The Bears added Jay Cutler, the Lions have the #1 overall pick in Matthew Stafford, the Packers have Aaron Rodgers, and the Vikings potentially with #4? It would be too good to be true!!! The intensity of the Packers-Vikings rivalry would be off the charts. You want to talk about MUST SEE TV!!!! If Brett has ANYTHING left in the tank, I believe that he'll take one final stab at getting to the Super Bowl. The Vikings are his final chance. I'm not a mind reader, but I also think that Favre would love to play against the Packers. What a way to finish his career! The one-time hero returns to Green Bay as the villain!!!! This is a storyline that movie producers would drool for. There's a good chance it will be played out in real life! My question is to both Packers and Vikings fans! How do you feel about Brett Favre in a Minnesota Vikings uniform? Would this ruin Favre's legacy in Green Bay? Do Viking fans want a soon-to-be 40-year old QB? Please tell us know how you feel!!!! |
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